Happy Family Decorating From Photographer Hans Mossel

I found lots of fun family homes recently in the photography portfolio of Hans Mossel and couldn't resist sharing some because they represent how lots of us really want to live - a bit cluttered, personal, a little messy, creative and unapologetic. Polished-perfect spaces in all of their gorgeous unattainableness just isn't cutting it for most of us anymore. At the end of the day you, especially if you have children, you simply want a home that feels like YOU and allows your family to feel supported, cozy and genuinely at home without having to fight with them over keeping it super tidy or free from fingerprints.

And sure, it can be beautifully decorated, no shame in that, but I find casual creative homes have so much more life - so much more appeal - than slick glossy pads with expensive furnishings that lack personality. Maybe that's a life phase that we go through when we're single and young, when impressing others is at the top of our list. But as you enter your thirties and beyond, you just want to be comfortable at home. I've always said this, on my blog and in my books but now with an 8-month-old who has been crawling for two months and is trying to walk, well, you can imagine that my decorating style is evolving still and I love it. These fun and quirky spaces, I hope, will inspire you just as they did me. These rooms are happy and family-friendly. Enjoy!

I love the photography of Hans Mossel, who is located Groningen, Netherlands and shoots for some of the country's best publications, like magazine VTWonen where I've spotted his work before since I've been a subscriber for over 5 years. What I've shown you is a mere snippet of his work - for more inspiration visit his vast and beautiful portfolio online right here. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram@hansmossel too.

What lovely homes with so many details to absorb and try in your own home. Did you spot anything that you liked? I loved the colors - mint, pinky peach, bold orange, blue - so fun!